Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology (Jan 2011)

Effects of Reactive Oxygen Species on Mitochondrial Content and Integrity of Human Anastomotic Colorectal Dehiscence: A Preliminary DNA Study

  • Lucia Potenza,
  • Cinzia Calcabrini,
  • Roberta De Bellis,
  • Michele Guescini,
  • Umberto Mancini,
  • Luigi Cucchiarini,
  • Gennaro Nappo,
  • Rossana Alloni,
  • Roberto Coppola,
  • Laura Dugo,
  • Marina Dachà

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/741073
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 25, no. 8
pp. 433 – 439

Abstract

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BACKGROUND: Anastomotic dehiscence is one of the most severe complications of colorectal surgery. Gaining insight into the molecular mechanisms responsible for the development of anastomotic dehiscence following colorectal surgery is important for the reduction of postoperative complications.